Campaign 2012 / Bachmann / Money / A Discussion #996560

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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) How Representative Michele Bachmann has been dodging questions about family money from government sources reviewed; details given about her financial disclosures indicating she owns the farm land that got corn, dairy and cattle subsidies. [BACHMANN&nbsp- says the farm belongs to her father-in-law and she has not gotten a dime.] [On "Face the Nation," {avoiding the question about farm subsidies} BACHMANN&nbsp- says everything should be on the table.]

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live discussion held with CNN's Gloria Borger and Erick Erickson about Bachmann and avoiding the questions about family money. [BORGER&nbsp- says people want answers to these questions because she campaigns against big government; believes former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will not run, but wants to be a kingmaker.] [ERICKSON&nbsp- says there can be an explanation, so a detailed answer is needed; predicts there will be a pile-on against Bachmann from other Republicans; speculates about Palin getting into the race.]

Reporter(s):

Cooper, Anderson

Duration:

00:09:30

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